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  • Allen Calkins avatar

    A Prayer To Grow On Series

    Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,293 views

    It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

    A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Growing Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
     | 8,179 views

    Victory in Jesus comes from being crucified with Christ. What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?

    Intro: I have a question for you to answer this morning. I don’t want you to answer it out loud. Are you enjoying the Christian life are you enduring it? Jesus made some pretty powerful statements about being saved and following Him as disciples. In the presence of God is fullness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Commitment To Grow

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2016
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    God desires that every Christian grow to maturity in Christ. Three areas that we often need to grow in are worship, witness and work.

    Introduction: A. Last Sunday, We spent some time trying to get a clear and simple vision of our God-given mission for our congregation. 1. I introduced a vision statement that I believe will give us a needed handle for pleasing God. 2. So what is it that God wants us to be as a church? God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016
     | 8,037 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Christians must continue to mature.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#3] GROW UP Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, I want you to think about your father, your children, and your grandchildren. As we watch them get older, we expect them to grow up and mature. As the “man of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow In Grace Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 17, 2017
     | 8,290 views

    Grace is still Amazing

    1. Your flesh - don't be fooled A. Looks good - Matthew 14:29 B. Sounds good - Matthew 16:16 C. Feels good - Matthew 26: 33, 35 2. Rejection of flesh - identify the time - John 21:15-17 A. A time where pride is stripped away B. A time where you become brutally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Growing On The Vine

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,896 views

    Abiding in Christ is to make sure that you are connected, bearing fruit, and communication with the Lord daily

    Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- We have for a long time been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Each one is important because God has designed us to need ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2018
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     | 12,755 views

    In Ephesians 4:15-16 we learn one more way Christ grows his church.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gifted To Grow

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2014
     | 5,154 views

    God has given the church what she needs. The diversities of talents and gifts are intentional. When everyone serves, the Body of Christ is built up and grows, until we become mature in Christ.

    We are the church. We are the Body of Christ. • By now, I believe you do know that. The church is not a building. It is not even the activities that make the church. It is the people. • You and I form the church. It is not an organization, although it is organized. It is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing In Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,279 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS GROWING IN JESUS HEBREWS 5:11-14 INTRODUCTION -As you’re turning to Hebrews 5 I wanted to share some headlines -Police in Wichita, Kansas, arrested a 22-year-old man at an airport hotel after he tried to pass two counterfeit he made. -The hotel clerk caught on when she noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Growing Up

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2018
     | 5,115 views

    Our maturity in Christ involves our holiness.

    1. Children often ask, “What will you be when you grow up? a. A life’s vocation is what is meant by the question. I thought I would join the Navy, Not Ministry b. There is an old rhyme that children used to say when counting the sections of an orange or petals on a flower that was supposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In Submission

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2014
     | 6,474 views

    Our walk with God is revealed in our willingness to continually submit to Him.

    Growing in Submission Numbers Series: Growing a Healthy Attitude July 15, 2012 Morning Service Note: this message is adapted from the book Lord Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late by James MacDonald This was how Susannah Wesley defined "sin" to her young son, John Wesley: "If you would judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Growing As A Christian

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 2,369 views

    Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

    The secret club’s of life • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 26, 2012
     | 17,561 views

    In this sermon, we learn how to grow spiritually through our growing pains.

    Introduction: A. How many of you had growing pains when you were growing up? 1. I remember going to my mom as a little boy and I would describe some pain I was having in my leg or my side. 2. Usually, she would look it over, ask a few questions about it, then say, “Well, it’s probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grumble Or Grow!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015
     | 15,274 views

    We don’t think God cares – if we mumble and grumble, but He does. We’re going to look at what grumbling is, why we shouldn’t grumble, and look at the alternatives to grumbling.

    GRUMBLE OR GROW! Exodus 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at the same time, and immediately the buck dropped to the ground. 2. They all rushed up to examine the deer, but couldn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Are You Growing? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,671 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Are You Real?" Are you growing as a Christian?

    Series: Are You Real? [#5] ARE YOU GROWING? 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction: On this Easter Sunday, I want to talk to you about your life after you are saved. Yes, I know that today is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ; but for a Christian every day is about resurrection of Jesus Christ. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist